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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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